SECTION 1: VERBAL COMMUNICATION (Questions 1 - 30) Direction: Question 1 consists of four groups of jumbled phrases, of which only one is grammatically CORRECT, Identify the CORRECT option. @1 (A) grewth and ongoing success / and providing a strong platform for sustainable / the complimentary expertise of / ‘both these companies will erente {B} investment as a money-market account / although not quite as liquid an/a _ certificaLle of deposit is recommended / by financial experts for its high yield {C) understanding how countries grow rich / but not as the panacea once looks like / the rule of law has reestablished / itself as a cultural concept (D) a range of skills unique in any age / even present day scholar’s who have been able / trace the prominent influence of Leonardo's predecessors on / his scientific theories and designs still credit Da Vinci Direction: Question 2 consists of four groups of jumbled phrases, of which only one is grammatically INCORRECT. Identify the INCORRECT option. Q2 {A) of factors influence diffusion between continents / related to these factors by affecting diffusion / within eontinants is a third set, (B) but historians are nevertheless able / by retrospective teats / to evaluate . Telated hypotheses (C) mere starting materials and more } / it is just that some environments provide / favorable conditions than dé other environments {D) with formation of complex societies / these correlations suggest that / population density Has,something to do Direction for Questions 3 and 4 ; Fill in the blanks with the MOST APPROPRIATE pair given in the options: Q3 Because he wap ——__—, he ______— human society, fA) astereotype, followed * {B) arevolutionary, rebelled (C) amartyr, killed . (D) = misanthrope, shunned Q4 Teday's ——————— wealth of some nations conceals its long-standing: fundamental in feeding itself. (A) substantial, ability (B) perpetual, belief (C)| ephemeral, difficulty (D) ostentatious, urge Direction: Complete the sentence given in Question 5, by replacing the underlined portion with the most suitable phrase from the given options: Q.5 Because mobile phones emit signals that can interfere with cockpit- to-control tower transmissions, airplane passengers’ use of these instruments that the airplane is in motion, even while being on the ground, are prohibited. (A) at all times during which the airplane, even while on the ground, is in motion, are (B) during times of the airplane as being in motion, evpn on the ground, is =, (C) when the airplane is in motion, even while on the ground, is (D) during airplane motion, even when it is on the ground, are Cc 2/96Direction: Questions 6 - 9 relate to the passage given below: ‘Beliefs’ soften the hardships, even can make them pleasant. In God, man can find very strong consolation and support. Without Him, man has to depend upon himself. At testing moments, vanity, if any, evaporates and man cannot dare to defy the general beliefs; if he does, then we must conclude that he has got certain other strengths than mere vanity. This is exactly the situation now. Judgment-is already too well known. Within a week it is to be pronounced. What is the consolation with the exception of the idea that | am going to sacrifice my life for a cause? A God-believing Hindu might be expecting to be reborn as a king, a Muslim or a Christian might dream of the luxuries to be enjoyerl in paradise and the reward he is to get for his sufferings and sacrifices, But what am I to expect? I know the moment the rope is fitted round my neck and rafters removed, from under my feet: that will be the final moment, that will be the last moment. I, or to be more precise, my soul, as interpreted in the metaphysical terminology, shall all be finished there. Nothing further. A short life of struggle -with no such magnificent end shall in itself be the reward if [have the courage to take it in that light. That is all, With no selfish motive or desire to be awarded here or hereafter, quite disinterestedly have I devoted my life to the cause of independehes, becquse I could not do otherwise. The day we find a great number of men and women with this psychology who cannot devote themselves to anything else than the service of mankind and emancipation of the suffering humanity - that day shall inaugurate the era of liberty. Not te become a king, nor to gain any other rewards here, orin the next birth or after death ip paradise, shall they be inspired: to, challenge the oppressors, exploiters, and tyrants, but to cast off the yoke of serfgom from the neck of humanity and to establish liberty and peace shall they tread this - to their individual selves perilous and to their noble selves the only glorigus imaginable path, Is the pride in their noble cause to be misinterpreted as vanity? Who dares te utter such an abdminable epithet? Ta him, Tsay either he is a fool or a knave. Let us forgive him for he tannot realize the depth, the emotion, the sentiment and the noble feelings that surge in that heart. His heart is dead as a mere lump of flesh, his eyes are weak, the evils of other interests having been cast over them. Self-reliance is always liable to be interpreted as vanity, It is sad and miserable but theres no help. You go and oppose the prevailing faith, you go and criticize a hero, a great man, who is generally believed to be above criticism because he is thought to be infallible, the strength of your argument shall force the multitude to decry you as vainglorious. This is due to the mental stagnation: criticism. and independent thinking are the two indispensable qualities of a revolutionary. Because Mahatmaji is great, therefore none should criticize him. Because he has risen above, therefore everything he says — may be in the field of politics or religion, economics or ethics — ia right. Whether you are convinced or not you must say, “Yes. That's true”. This tality does not lead towards progresg, Jt is rather too obviously, reactionary. Q.6 Which of the fallowing statements BEST captures the essence af the passage? tA) When we criticize a great man like Mahatmaji, we are motivated by arrogance and a desire to question anything good through meaningleas arguments, + (B) All human beings ought to desist from believing anything in order to be able to achieve something meaningful (C) The author is trying to present his defense for not believing in the existence of God, even though it is probably more convenient to do so, than going against the generally accepted norms of the society. = (D) It is wrong to believe in God for achieving kingship or for rewards in this world, or for paradise alter death, and instead, one should believe in God without expecting anything in return. ~ C 3868Q7 Which one of the following statements can be deduced from the above passage? 1A) Individuals who neither believe in God nor in the infallibility of great men are arrogant. (B) Belief is convenient as it even makes a hard reality at present more bearable because of a promise of a better future, (C) Only some individuals are able to attain greatness and by following them uneritically the society can make significant progress « (D) If you do not believe in God, then you can never hope to achieve anything great in lifes QS — Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE as per the passage? (A) » Pride in a noble cause should not be interpreted as vanity: (B) Service to mankind is the ultimate path to freedom. (C) Criticizing heroes and great men can lead to progress. (D) ‘The author is upset becmuse he has nothing to expect in the after Life. _ 9 = The word ‘vainglorious’ as mands in the passage is EXACTLY OPPOSITE in meaning to: “ 4A) truthful (8) proud (C) dishonest . , ©) humble Direction for Questions 10 - 12 : Choose the grammatically CORRECT option from the séntences given below: ' Q.10 (A) People in this bar often orders foods with beera. Foods here taste nice and beers are cheap. (B) People in this bar often order food with beer. Food here tastes nico and ' boers'are cheap, icy a ee Food here tastes nice and beer is cheap. (D) People in this bar often order fond with beer. Foods here taste nice and beer is cheap. @.L1 (A) Ench of the finalists were exceptionally good and the choice for the beat one among all three was very difficult indeed. (B) Heocit ‘of ties, fchaliata: was. eaeeptionsliy, good ‘end “chajaiag: thie: uesk ‘one “i vamong the thres was very difficult indeed. (C} Bach of the finalists was exceptionally good and choosing the best one between the three was very difficult indeed. (D) Each of the finalists were exceptionally good and the choices among all three were very difficult indeed. Q.12 (A) I requested the principle to remove me from the operation since it was going against my principals. (B) I need to move further away from home in order to continue farther educatian. (C) Knowledge of economical theories need not be helpful in making economic producta, (D) I have been working, continuously for the last three months while she is continually taking days off. C436